Ally (Relient K)

Relient K is an American Christian rock band formed in 1998 Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes. The band is named after guitarist Hoopes’ automobile, a Plymouth Reliant Kcar with the spelling intentionally altered to avoid trademark infringement over the Reliant name. Since the band’s formation, Relient K has released six studio albums, seven EPs, two Christmas albums, and one collection of rarities. The band has received numerous awards including a Grammy Award nomination in 2003 for Best Rock Gospel Album and two Dove Awards. Some history on All Work and No Play (1998–2000). After Relient K was founded by Matt Thiessen, Matt Hoopes and Brian Pittman in 1998, Todd Frascone joined for a short time in 1998 as a drummer. However, Frascone left the band after recording the demo All Work and No Play. The demo was recorded by Mark Lee Townsend, the former live guitar player for dc Talk. Townsend had met the band members because his daughter, Danielle, was friends with the band. Danielle eventually married guitarist Matt Hoopes.Current members Matt Thiessen – lead vocals, guitar, piano (1998— ) Matt Hoopes – guitar, backing vocals (1998— ) John Warne – bass, backing vocals (2004— ) Jon Schneck – guitar, banjo, bells, backing vocals (2005— ) Ethan Luck – drums, backing vocals (2008— ). Former members Todd Frascone drums (1998) Stephen Cushman – drums, backing vocals (1998-2000) Jared Byers – drums (2000) Brent Schoneman – drums (2000) Brian Pittman – bass (1998-2004) Dave Douglas – drums, backing vocals (2000-2007).